Alternative, natural treatment for insomnia
Insomnia is a sleeping condition, but more commonly, insomnia presents as a symptom of another health condition, such as chronic pain or PTSD. However, recently in the UK, increasing numbers of people who have been unable to manage their sleeping issues with traditional treatments have found solace in plant-based insomnia treatments.
Am I eligible?80%
improvement was noted in quality of sleep when plant-based oil was administered during a placebo-controlled trial
26%
decrease in insomnia severity scores using natural alternative treatments was recorded in a recent Australian placebo-controlled study
“The Releaf+ subscription simplifies the entire process of my plant-based treatment.“
Nigel, Releaf Patient
October 2023
Symptoms
Trouble getting to sleep
Disturbed sleep (frequently waking up)
Abdominal pain
Feeling tired
Increased irritability
Trouble concentrating
Increased anxiety
Having memory issues
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you may have insomnia. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
To treat short term insomnia, typically over the counter sleeping aids, lifestyle adaptations, or natural, holistic remedies like lavender are recommended. In the UK, doctors can prescribe sedatives to those struggling with long-term insomnia, although this is rare and often only considered as a last resort. Typically, your GP will try to find out what's causing the insomnia and treat that first, to see if the insomnia improves, or refer patients to a sleep clinic for further investigation and treatment.
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Relaxation therapy
Antihistamines
Melatonin
Benzodiazepine
Zopiclone
Find out if you may be eligible for insomnia plant-based treatments here
Am I eligible?A word from our specialist
Dr David Tang
Clinic Director
Can natural treatments aid insomnia?
Getting sufficient sleep and good rest is integral to our overall health and wellbeing, and so, insomnia can have a devastating effect on a person’s life, and ability to perform their everyday activities and routines.
However, recently, alternative, plant-based treatments have emerged as a popular insomnia treatment option, because of their sedative effects, which can decrease the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and increase the feeling of sleepiness.
Other natural chemicals may be useful in preventing insomnia onset, because they are known to relieve stress, anxiety and depression, which are common causes of sleeping disorders.
Although evidence in this field is limited, patient response surveys show improved sleep is one of the first notable changes patients typically experience when they start plant-based treatments, which holds great promise for patients with insomnia.